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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.88, 1,295.74 and 431.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.88, 1,295.74 and 431.32 is: 646.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.88 : 1,295.74 = 431.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.88/1,295.74 = 431.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.88x = 1,295.74 × 431.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.88x = 558,878.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,878.58/863.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.94

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